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USDA Cuts SNAP Benefits Amid Legal Chaos and Funding Crisis

11/9/2025

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mandated states to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by 35% for November 2025, reversing previous full benefit grants.
This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that permits the Trump administration to withhold $4 billion in funding, jeopardizing food security for many low-income families.
The USDA is facing multiple lawsuits, with judges criticizing its delays and non-compliance with court orders, contributing to uncertainty for states regarding SNAP benefits.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mandated states to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by 35% for November 2025, reversing previous full benefit grants.
This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that permits the Trump administration to withhold $4 billion in funding, jeopardizing food security for many low-income families.
The USDA is facing multiple lawsuits, with judges criticizing its delays and non-compliance with court orders, contributing to uncertainty for states regarding SNAP benefits.